Lindsey Murphy

Lindsey Murphy, M.D., M.S. serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics at City of Hope in Duarte, California. A pediatric hematologist-oncologist specializing in leukemia treatment, she approaches patient care as a collaborative effort with families, prioritizing open communication and personalized treatment plans aligned with family goals.

Her educational background includes:

• Doctor of Medicine from University of Nevada School of Medicine, Reno (2016)
• Residency in Pediatrics at University of Washington/Seattle Children's Hospital (2019)
• Fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus/Children's Hospital Colorado (2022)
• Master of Science in Clinical Science from University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (2022)

Dr. Murphy's research focuses on advancing leukemia treatments through multiple innovative approaches. As a physician-scientist, she has developed diagnostic tests to assess CAR T cell therapy success and designed clinical trials testing CAR T cell applications for B cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Her investigations also target improvements in stem cell transplantation processes, chemotherapy protocols, and oncology inpatient care systems. Her work demonstrates a strong emphasis on translating laboratory discoveries into clinical applications that directly benefit pediatric cancer patients.

Her recent publications (2021-2023) show a concentrated focus on pediatric leukemia treatment innovations, particularly examining Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia, CAR T-cell therapy monitoring techniques, and transplantation timing effects on acute myeloid leukemia outcomes. These works collectively represent her commitment to precision medicine approaches in pediatric hematology-oncology.

Her notable awards and recognitions include:

• Swim Across America Fellowship Grant Award (2022)
• T32 Cancer Immunology and Experimental Therapeutics Grant Award (2020)
• Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society Junior Honoree (2015)
• Multiple medical scholarships including Pennington Medical Scholarship (2013-2015)

Dr. Murphy maintains active membership in major professional organizations including the American Society of Hematology, American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Children's Oncology Group, American Society of Clinical Oncology, and American Association for Cancer Research. Her clinical work at City of Hope's Duarte Cancer Center integrates cutting-edge research with compassionate patient care, reflecting her belief in treating patients and families as true partners in the treatment journey.